CVE-2017-8834
CVE-2017-8834 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libcroco with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gnome Libcroco
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The cr_tknzr_parse_comment function in cr-tknzr.c in libcroco 0.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted CSS file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8834?
- The cr_tknzr_parse_comment function in cr-tknzr.c in libcroco 0.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted CSS file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8834?
- CVE-2017-8834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8834 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8834?
- CVE-2017-8834 primarily affects Gnome Libcroco. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8834?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8834 published?
- CVE-2017-8834 was published on 2017-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00043.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/13/3
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=782647
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42147/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libcroco:0.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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